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Every once- in- a-while, something happens in your life, that, when looking back, it just begs
reflection. It compels you to try and make peace with the universe, and to realize that by not fighting it, that we can sometimes unwittingly become elements of some grand choreography.
I had one such experience a couple of years back. It involved horses, cows, people, a buckle, and a back story that crept out of darkness to enlighten me.
I was on my first Father Junipero Serra Riders (Las Tortugas) Trek on the back 1000 acres of Camp Pendleton. This was the 40th consecutive ride for a group of cowboys originally all from San Juan Capistrano. It’s a weekend where over 100 guys can get together and be cowboys- camping out, riding trail, moving cows, eating chow, and throwing down a shot or two. You see, our super heroes growing up were on Gunsmoke, the Rifleman, The Lone Ranger, Maverick, and The Ponderosa. They were all men of character on horseback. They were the original “Fast and Furious.” I always wanted to be one. Thank goodness the Tortugas are a “don’t wanna be a dying breed.” I have had horses for 25 years, so it was nice to mingle with other like-minded cowboys and have the kind of play time that was mere make believe 40 or 50 years ago.
The first couple of days are filled with reunions, trail rides, honoring the fallen, great food and cool drinks. But all roads lead to Saturday for an afternoon of team cattle sorting with all teams wading in a huge wagering pool. Since it was my “first rodeo” the gamblers were not attracted to my team which only meant that we were long odds and we could buy ourselves and collect a handsome profit should we win. Even more important, the winning teams would be awarded silver buckles. Every cowboy wants to win a buckle. It means you have arrived…. At least
somewhere.The teams are placed in two divisions…Professional
for those who have won a buckle in the past; and Novice for people like me. Though I was Novice, my horse and I had some cow experience so we weren’t coming in from the dark.
Our first run we had a clean run of all 10 cows in 1 minute 30 seconds. No one else in our Division
Reminds Me of a Story... From the President’s Corner
What Goes around...By James M. Iacono
JULY 2017 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 7
Corral NewsETI CORRAL 357 | SADDLEBACk CANYON RIDERS
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had more than 4 cows, and most had been DQ’d in Round 1. A DQ can be costly, so our goal in the second run was to have a clean run with the number of cows dependent on how the other teams before us did. Well when a team with 4 cows got seven cows on their second run to give them 11 total, we determined we needed just two cows on our second run to capture the vaunted buckle, and the top money prize. One of my teammates felt he had this confirmed at the scorer’s table. We sorted the first two cows within 30 seconds, then just sat out the rest of the clock, being careful not to DQ. When time was up we quietly celebrated among us, thinking that the first place money and the buckles were ours! What we didn’t realize was that there was one MORE team to still complete their second run, and they also had 4 cows the first run. Well, they rose to the occasion, and sorted a clean run of 10 cows, for a total of 14, beating us by two cows. I could feel the buckle slipping through my fingers, as well as first place money which would have been $1200. We settled for second, and I was livid that we had received bad information, and could have probably won with just a little more effort.
The next morning I had mess hall duty. The head chef asked how I was doing, and I proceeded to bemoan my fate from the previous day, and explained how I was robbed of the silver buckle that I felt was rightfully mine. I whined and moaned, and shamelessly whined some more. The chef listened patiently, and finally asked if I was done. He then said, “You know my son was on the winning team and I am so happy for him. He wasn’t going to come this weekend. He had pretty much quit riding a few months ago. His horse which he had for 15
years from the age of 7 died suddenly… the victim of accidental poisoning. He was devastated, and said he never wanted to ride again.”
I swallowed hard. “What changed his mind?” I asked.
“I convinced him to come on a friend’s horse and told him if he didn’t feel anything special after the weekend, I wouldn’t bring it up again until he was ready. Well, something special happened.”
I never felt so petty about a competition. My winning a buckle paled in comparison to the victory a father and a son had that weekend. I suddenly understood the mixup at the arena the day before. And I was fine with it. I was honored to come in second behind that story.
But the story does not end there. We had all received “goodie” bags upon arrival to camp. I had not gone through it, but simply had thrown it in the bottom of my pack so as not to misplace it. When I unpacked at home on Sunday night, I pulled out the contents…. A hat, a coffee mug, a shot glass, binoculars… and then a flat rectangular box at the bottom. I opened it up to find a gleaming 40th Anniversary silver buckle.
It was like grace…. I didn’t earn it, and I didn’t deserve it. For this particular weekend, the universe proved that it is more than just.
See you on the trail!
James M. IaconoPresidentETI Corral 357Saddleback Canyon Riders
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2017 CALENDAR | ETI CORRAL 357
Date Event Location Contact
Aug. 3 Thursday Members' Meeting 7:00 pm M&C's Sports Grille Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
4 Friday Pancake Fund Raiser - Setup 5:30 pm Rancho Santa Margarita Kristen (949) 444-1990
5 Saturday Pancake Fund Raiser 5:30 am Rancho Santa Margarita Kristen (949) 444-1990
10 Thursday Board Meeting 7:00 pm
19 Saturday Medieval Times TBD Crystal (949) 207-8921
20 Sunday Ferber Ranch Preserve Ride 9:00 amO'Neill Park staging for
Ferber RanchHeather (949) 702-0137
26 Saturday Month End Ride 9:00 am Heather (949) 702-0137
Sept. 7 Thursday Members' Meeting 7:00 pm M&C's Sports Grille Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
14 Thursday Board Meeting 7:00 pm
16 SaturdayInner-Coastal/Watershed
CleanUp8:30 am Trabuco Creek Bridge Rich & Patti (949) 888-1604
23 Saturday Playday and BBQ 8:30 am O'Neill Park Arena Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
30 Saturday Month End Ride 9:00 am Heather (949) 702-0137
Oct. 5 ThursdayMembers' Meeting and
Nominations7:00 pm M&C's Sports Grille Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
7 Saturday Acorn Day 10:00-3:00 O'Neill Park Debbie (949) 244-0670
12 Thursday Board Meeting 7:00 pm
14 Saturday Trail Maintenance 8:00 am O'Neill Park Debbie (949) 244-0670
21 Saturday Imperial Beach Ride 8:00 am Meet at CVS parking lot Rich (714) 504-7001
28 Saturday Month End Ride - Ferber Ranch 9:00 amO'Neill Park staging for
Ferber RanchHeather (949) 702-0137
Nov. 2 ThursdayMembers' Meeting and
Elections7:00 pm M&C's Sports Grille Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
4 Saturday Full Moon
9 Thursday Board Meeting 7:00 pm
11 Saturday Camp Pendleton - Sgt. Reckless TBD
26 Sunday Month End Ride - Ferber Ranch 10:00 amO'Neill Park staging for
Ferber RanchHeather (949) 702-0137
Dec. 7 Thursday Board Meeting 7:00 pm
9 Saturday Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade TBA Laguna Niguel Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
17 Sunday Christmas Party 5:30 pm Jimmy I (714) 612-1789
30 Saturday Month End Ride 10:00 am Heather (949) 702-0137
aUGUsT MeMBers MeeTINGThursday, august �rd | Dinner 7:00 pm | Meeting at 7:�0 pm
M&C Sports Grill | 31911 Dove Canyon Dr. | Trabuco Canyon
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We need to announce that beginning September 1st 2017, our membership dues
will be price adjusted. The Club has not had an increase in dues in over 20 years, and the current rate does not cover our National Membership dues and insurance- which has nearly doubled in cost just in the last three years.
While our club tries to be self-sustaining through various fundraisers which enlist a host of volunteer hours throughout the year, we need to be certain we are at least covering our commitment to National and be certain our own protection is in place. We do hope you continue to be a part of our Saddleback Canyon Riders family which we hope you value much more than the new dues listed below.
Child: $45Adult Single: $60Family (Husband and Spouse): $90 (plus $15 per child).
Membership Update
neWs on duesBy James M. Iacono
We will continue to work to provide a worthwhile experience and arena for you to meet with other equestrian- minded people in our area… through events such as monthly rides, parades, country line dancing parties, sensory clinics, playdays, poker rides, campouts and always looking for more. You will get monthly newsletters, members meetings often with informative guest speakers, invites to holiday parties and 4th of July parties, and really just have some fun in this unique area in which we live.
See you out on the trail!
James M. IaconoPresidentETI Corral 357Saddleback Canyon Riders
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2017 Board of DirectorsSaddleback Canyon Riders | ETI Corral 357
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING: May 31, 2017
Ending Balance (BofA) February 28, 2017 $8,334.69
DEPOSITS: Deposits Made After Closing: $0.00Sub-Total for beginning Balance + Deposits $8,334.69
EXPENSES:Ck# Source: Reason: Amount: 2312 H Rongello parade $ 77.512317 ETI member dues $245.00 2319 Iacono board dinner $50.002320 Iacono newsletter $15.882321 D Seroski Clinic food $109.902322 ETI Insurance $752.252323 ETI member dues $72.002324 State Farm trailer fees $5.942125 4th Parade parade fees $100.002126 D Seroski bd dinner/sound $115.00Total expenses paid & unpaid this period: ($1543.48))
Funds on hand after Expenses paid & unpaid checks this period: $8,113.75Petty Cash on Hand: $400.00Corral FUNDS On Hand $8,513.75
Treasurer’s ReportBy Vicki Iacono
President James Iacono 714-612-1789 [email protected] Bob Wilks 714-608-1881 [email protected] Janel Meric [email protected] Vicki Iacono 949-285-5975 [email protected] Kristen Holden 949-444-1990 [email protected]/Newsletter Editor Renate Soderstrom 831-359-1079 [email protected] Boss Heather Latchford [email protected] Director Crystal Hansen 949-207-8921 [email protected] Patti GomezSocial Media Coordinator Crystal Hansen 949-207-8921 [email protected] Response Team Coordinator & Webmaster Rich Gomez 714-504-7001 [email protected]
Other Contacts:O’Neill Regional Park Steve Aleshire 949-923-2259 [email protected] National Office Debbie Foster 818-362-6819 [email protected] Station #18(captains) Greg/Dennis/Nate 949-858-9369 [email protected]
Note from the EditorRenate Soderstrom
Send your photos and articles to [email protected]
Deadline for August 2017 Newsletter is June 20th!!!
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The saddleback Canyon riders are eTI Corral ��7Established in 1991, we are one of the largest ETI corrals in California with members from South Orange County and points beyond. We are a family-friendly equestrian group based in Trabuco Canyon at the foot of the majestic Saddleback Mountains. Our Corral is committed to support-ing and helping maintain O’Neill Regional Park and other local riding trails.
eTI: equestrian Trails, Incorporated is a family oriented riding club es-tablished as a nonprofit corporation in 1944 with the Charter to be "Dedicated to the Ac-quisition and Preservation of Trails, Good Horsemanship, and Equine Legislation."With its combined membership, ETI has successfully worked to keep our trails open and add more equestrian facilities. The more members we have backing equine legislation and trail pres-ervation, the more likely the State, County and City Officials will be to comply with our needs.
Saddleback Canyon RidersETI Corral 357PO Box 1026 Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com